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Acetate has various uses within different categories of Chemistry. Some categories include, textiles, salts, and the esters of acetic acid. Acetate can be used to make a fabric with the name of cellulose acetate. Cellulose acetates is a fiber forming substance that resembles cotton. The fiber is made from wood pulp along with acetic anhydride. The fiber is processed and shredded. Once cellulose acetate is woven into a fabric, it forms a shiny and luxurious sheen. The fabric resembles satin and has a low moisture absorbency which allows it to dry faster. Although the fabric requires dry cleaning, it is a very inexpensive and affordable special occasion fiber. Acetate was one of the first manmade fibers to ever be produced. Cellulose acetate has improved and revolutionized the textile industry. <ref>Kiron, Mazharul. [http://textilelearner.blogspot.com/2012/01/acetate-fiber-characteristics-of.htm lAcetate Fiber | Characteristics of Acetate Fiber | Major End Uses of Acetate] “Textile Learner”.Web. January-1-2015.</ref> | Acetate has various uses within different categories of Chemistry. Some categories include, textiles, salts, and the esters of acetic acid. Acetate can be used to make a fabric with the name of cellulose acetate. Cellulose acetates is a fiber forming substance that resembles cotton. The fiber is made from wood pulp along with acetic anhydride. The fiber is processed and shredded. Once cellulose acetate is woven into a fabric, it forms a shiny and luxurious sheen. The fabric resembles satin and has a low moisture absorbency which allows it to dry faster. Although the fabric requires dry cleaning, it is a very inexpensive and affordable special occasion fiber. Acetate was one of the first manmade fibers to ever be produced. Cellulose acetate has improved and revolutionized the textile industry. <ref>Kiron, Mazharul. [http://textilelearner.blogspot.com/2012/01/acetate-fiber-characteristics-of.htm lAcetate Fiber | Characteristics of Acetate Fiber | Major End Uses of Acetate] “Textile Learner”.Web. January-1-2015.</ref> | ||
Ethyl acetate is a form of acetate that is a colorless liquid that tends to have a subtle sweet smell. Ethyl acetate is often used in glues and nail polish removers. It has also been an ingredient in decaffeinated teas and coffee. Like Acetate, it is also an ester, but ethyl acetate is an ester of ethanol and acetic acid. On the negative side of this acetate, it can be a poisonous insect killer. For humans there is little risk of toxicity, but it can cause side effect including irritations. | Ethyl acetate is a form of acetate that is a colorless liquid that tends to have a subtle sweet smell. Ethyl acetate is often used in glues and nail polish removers. It has also been an ingredient in decaffeinated teas and coffee. Like Acetate, it is also an ester, but ethyl acetate is an ester of ethanol and acetic acid. On the negative side of this acetate, it can be a poisonous insect killer. For humans there is little risk of toxicity, but it can cause side effect including irritations.<ref>Unknown, Author. [http://www.britannica.com/science/acetate Acetate Ester] “Encyclopedia Britannica”. Web. January- 3- 2015.</ref> | ||
There are many more acetates including vinyl, sodium, hydrogen acetate. Hydrogen acetate (or acetic acid) is the simplest form of acetate. Acetic acid is also a colorless liquid and has one more hydrogen the acetate. Acetate is derived from acetic acid. It is commonly used in vinegar. | There are many more acetates including vinyl, sodium, hydrogen acetate. Hydrogen acetate (or acetic acid) is the simplest form of acetate. Acetic acid is also a colorless liquid and has one more hydrogen the acetate. Acetate is derived from acetic acid. It is commonly used in vinegar. | ||
